Search for dissertations about: "Asymmetry"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 291 swedish dissertations containing the word Asymmetry.

  2. 21. Bayesian Inference in Structural Second-Price Auctions

    Author : Bertil Wegmann; Mattias Villani; Samita Sareen; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Asymmetry; Bid function approximation; Common values; Gamma model; Gaussian model; Markov Chain Monte Carlo; Private values; Variable selection; Internet auctions; Statistics; Statistik; Statistics; statistik;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to develop efficient and practically useful Bayesian methods for statistical inference in structural second-price auctions. The models are applied to a carefully collected coin auction dataset with bids and auction-specific characteristics from one thousand Internet auctions on eBay. READ MORE

  4. 22. Imbalance and fractures in the elderly Effects of decreased vibration sensation and vestibular asymmetry

    Author : Ella Kolbrun Kristinsdottir; Lund näs- och halssjukdomar Öron-; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; rehabilitation; Rehabilitering medicinsk och social ; Postural Control; Elderly; Vibration sensation; Vestibular asymmetry; Falls; Fractures.; Surgery; orthopaedics; traumatology; Kirurgi; ortopedi; traumatologi; Otorhinolaryngology; audiology; auditive system and speech; revalidation; kinesitherapy; Physical medicine; hörsel- och talorganen; audiologi; Otorinolaryngologi;

    Abstract : Control of the upright stance and locomotion is a complicated process of muscular activity. The muscular activity is dependant on afferent information from the different sensory organs and interpretation in the central nervous system. Age-related degenerative changes exist in all the domains concerned with control of posture. READ MORE

  5. 23. Essays on information asymmetry, disclosures and the financing of R&D. The case of the biotechnology industry

    Author : Hans Jeppsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; biotechnology; ; information asymmetry; disclosures; value-relevance; equity market timing; mispricing; adverse selection; monitoring; seasoned equity offerings; rights offerings; private placements; ; alliance;

    Abstract : Investments in research and development (R&D) are an important driver of innovation, productivity and economic growth. Despite the importance of R&D investments to society, it is commonly known that R&D activities are difficult to finance in a competitive marketplace. READ MORE

  6. 24. Dichotic listening and hemispheric asymmetry in children : an experimental study of the influence of directed attention

    Author : Britta Andersson; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

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  7. 25. Asymmetry and multiscale dynamics in macroeconomic time series analysis

    Author : Olivier Habimana; Pär Sjölander; Kristofer Månsson; Guglielmo Maria Caporale; Jönköping University; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : This thesis consists of three independent articles preceded by an introductory chapter. The first two articles focus on exchange rate dynamics in emerging market and developing economies, taking into account nonlinearities and asymmetries which are relevant for these countries and are potentially due to (i) transaction costs and other market frictions, and (ii) official intervention in the foreign exchange market. READ MORE